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File photo dated 25/4/09 of a man holding a knife. More prisons should be built to combat Britain's knife crime epidemic, a police leader has suggested. John Apter, chairman of the Police Federation of England and Wales, hit out at proposals to reduce the number of short jail sentences.

Renovation of Hulme Hall Aims to Tackle Knife Crime in Salford

  It has been reported that knife crime is rapidly increasing in cities across the North West such as Manchester, Liverpool and […]

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“It changed our lives”: Mum of Salford girl with diabetes raises cash for charity

A school girl from Salford with diabetes is celebrating her mother’s fundraising efforts after she walked one million steps for […]

200 new homes to be built on Walkden playing fields despite community backlash

200 new homes to be built on Walkden playing fields despite community backlash

Planning applications have been approved for over 200 new homes to be built on Walkden’s St George’s playing fields. The […]

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“More children are on the bigger side”- Salford’s child obesity is on the rise

A dance teacher has welcomed efforts to get children active in Salford where child obesity is above average and still rising. […]

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‘I’m A Celebrity’ get me to Salford! New entertainment attraction to open at Media City

ITV hit show ‘I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!’ is set to arrive at Salford’ Lowry Outlet next year in a new entertainment attraction.